WWDC 2017 June 5–9, 2017 in San Jose

WHAT'S EXPECTED

• iOS 11
• macOS 10.13
• New versions of watchOS and tvOS
• Possibly new hardware

Every year, Apple holds an annual Worldwide Developers Conference, giving thousands of developers from around the world a chance to meet up with Apple engineers and sit in on valuable workshops and software sessions. The event has typically taken place at the Moscone West Convention Center in San Francisco, but the 2017 edition will be held Monday, June 5 through Friday, June 9 at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California. It will be the first time since 2002 that Apple has held WWDC in San Jose.

Apple typically begins each conference with a kickoff keynote on the first day, where the company makes major announcements and sets the stage for the remainder of the week. Keynote events often include a look at upcoming products and services and a first glimpse at new operating systems.

In 2017, Apple is expected to unveil the latest versions of iOS and macOS, and we may also see new versions of watchOS and tvOS, the operating systems that run on the Apple Watch and the Apple TV. News on additional products that might make an appearance will likely be shared as we get closer to the conference date. Most of Apple's Mac lineup remains due for an update and some products could potentially see refreshes at the event.

Apple announced the official dates for the 2017 on February 16, several months earlier than usual. The early announcement was likely planned to give potential attendees and others making plans in association with the conference additional time to consider their arrangements given the change in location.

Expected Announcements

IOS 11

Apple is rumored to be working on a social networking app that's similar to Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram, focusing on giving users a way to share video. The app will let users record video, make edits, add doodles, and send it to friends.

Apple's goal is to make capturing video simple and easy with one-handed video controls and a streamlined editing process.

We don't know exactly when Apple will unveil its social networking app, but if development continues, it could be introduced as part of iOS 11.

There are also rumors suggesting Apple has some iPad-specific updates in the works, and with so little focus on the iPad in iOS 10, iOS 11 could include these rumored additions. Specifically, Apple is said to be working on expanded Apple Pencil support for the iPad Pro, which would be combined with hardware improvements to introduce features like smoother on-screen zooming, panning, and scrolling.

Additional detail about iOS 11 will likely come out in the months ahead of the Worldwide Developers Conference.

MACOS 10.13

2017 will bring the second iteration of the macOS operating system, which was updated from the traditional "OS X" nomenclature in 2016. We don't yet know what to expect from macOS 10.13, but it will undoubtedly feature another name that reflects the California landscape.

TVOS 11 AND WATCHOS 4

Alongside iOS 11 and macOS 10.13, we will also likely see new versions of tvOS and watchOS. We have no hints on what to expect from the updates as of yet, but both operating systems will likely continue to receive features that heavily integrate with iOS.

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